A hat trick return for Exeter's Volunteer Fayre

Exeter’s popular Volunteer Fayre is back this spring for a third year running.

The Fayre, which is being held on Thursday 21 March, brings together 60 local voluntary groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations, all of which are looking to recruit new volunteers.

Taking place at Exeter Cathedral, the Fayre is organised by local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives, which helps people to improve wellbeing and build skills, supports families facing challenges and hardships, and helps communities to thrive. Exeter City Council supports Exeter Community Initiatives. 

Entry to the Fayre is free and visitors will have the chance to find out more about the volunteering opportunities on offer from exhibitors such as Exeter Leukaemia Fund, Hospital Radio, Merry Go Round Toy Library, Exeter Historic Buildings Trust, Diverse Devon Together and South West Athletics Academy.

New to this year’s Fayre is the ‘Wall of Opportunity’ which will display volunteer opportunities for organisations unable to exhibit.

Caroline Lake, Trustee at Exeter Community Initiatives, said: “As a volunteer, trustee myself, I know there is a very real need to recruit volunteers who can support local voluntary groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations to deliver their much-needed services.  So, if you’re looking to volunteer but not sure what opportunities are out there, come along to our Volunteer Fayre and find out!”

Last year’s Volunteer Fayre attracted over 750 visitors and exhibitors received, on average, 10 -15 enquiries about their volunteering opportunities.

For exhibitors looking to book a stand, click here. Visitors looking to book their free entry ticket can find them here.